NPR News: 08-24-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the Trump administration’s new economic sanctions against Iran and the debate over bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. It also reports on Canada’s threat of retaliatory tariffs, a major wildfire evacuation in Reno, and lingering storm impacts in Hawaii. Additional stories include the trial of Lindsay Clancy regarding postpartum psychosis, prolonged power outages in Gary, Indiana, and a record-breaking blue marlin catch.
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US sanctions on Iran and Strait of Hormuz pipelines
Canada tariffs and Nevada wildfire evacuations
Tropical depression Moke impacts Hawaii
Lindsay Clancy trial and postpartum mental health
Power outages and inequity in Gary, Indiana
Record-breaking blue marlin catch in Massachusetts
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